Daniel Rivera Tamez

Less-than-lethal force

An officer conducted a traffic stop on Tamez's other after watching him drive recklessly. Tamez resisted arrest. The officer shot him with a stun gun, then took him to Cameron County Jail. In keeping with policy, staff refused to book Tamez because he complained of a medical emergency. Tamez was taken to Harlingen Medical Center, where it was learned that he was under the influence of cocaine and marijuana. He resisted medical personnel, was restrained once again and died. Texas Ranger Victor Escalon investigated.